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They Made The Supreme Sacrifice, Renville Star Farmer, 12-12-1918

Three Renville Boys Reported Killed in Action the Past Two Weeks – Six from Here Killed in The War Renville and vicinity has been harder hit thru the causalities of the war than any other town in Renville… Read More

Calmer Carlson Dies in France, Franklin Tribune, 12-12-1918

Of Pneumonia and Influenza Oct. 9 Memorial Services Held Sunday Evening Memorial services in memory of Calmer Carlson were held Sunday evening in the Ft. Ridgely and Dale church and owing to the beautiful weather the church was… Read More

George Paul Arlt, Bird Island Union, 12-12-1918

A Soldier’s Sacrifice George Paul Arlt Dies In France A telegram from the Adjutant General received Dec. 10, conveyed to Mr. and Mrs. Christ Arlt of Hector gave the sad news that their son, Geo Paul had been… Read More

John Kronlokken Killed in Action, Renville County Journal, 12-5-1918

John Kronlokken, another Renville County young man, with the Expeditionary Forces in France has paid the Supreme Sacrifice. We are not informed as to just when he enlisted with what company he belonged or when he went over-seas,… Read More

Charles Buehler and Calmer Carlson Give Their All in Service of Country, Fairfax Standard, 12-5-1918

Another sad message reached this community last Sunday when Joseph Buehler received a telegram from the War department announcing the death of his son, Charles.The message stated that Charles had been killed in action in France, between the… Read More

Thomas Flannigan Killed, Buffalo Lake News, 11-29-1918

Thomas Flannigan, a former Olivia boy, is dead in France. His sister, Mrs. Henry Patzwald, received a telegram Tuesday night informing her that he was killed on October 23rd. He entered the service in June and was sent… Read More

Letter from Joseph Malacek, Olivia Times, 11-28-1918

Last Letter By Soldier Joseph Malacek (Malecek) Writes Home While in Hospital Shortly Before Death Calls Him New Mexico, Oct. 30, 1918 Dearest Mary: How are you all getting along? Well, we are on the place now. We… Read More

William Bruggeman, Fairfax Standard, 11-14-1918

Schrapnel Wound Takes Young Man – William Bruggeman Gives His Life in Devoted Service to Country After weeks of suspense and anxiety following the report of injury to her son, William, on the battlefield in France, Mrs. Bruggeman… Read More

Hector Mirror November 14, 1918, Charles Leroy Nelson

Here are two letters addressed to Mr. Nelson regarding the death of his son, Charles Leroy Nelson. U.S.S. Oklahoma, Marine Detachment October 22, 1918 My dear Mr. Nelson: Please pardon the liberty we take in sending this letter… Read More

Julius H. Jenson, Hector Mirror, 11-14-1918

Julius H. Jenson was born Jan. 9, 1892, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Jenson. He was a graduate of the Franklin High School in 1910 and taught school a few years, one term being in… Read More